When you think about taking care of yourself, sitting quietly with your thoughts may not be the first action that springs to mind, but meditation has an abundance of scientifically backed health benefits. 4improve Meditation is one part of a 4-pronged approach to holistic living, helping you to make intentional choices that improve your physical and mental wellness.

The notion that meditation is the practice of clearing your mind is a common misconception. The goal is to focus on the present moment, deepening your connection to your body, mind, and surroundings. The positive effects of meditation are far-reaching, with studies showing improvements in stress and anxiety levels, cognitive function, emotional control, and cardiovascular health.

Guided Meditation

Meditation is a skill. The ability to experience the present in a state of flow and refocus your mind as it wanders takes time and effort. 4improve Meditation contains a bank of guided sessions, which are ideal if you are a beginner, suffering from stress, or have clouded thoughts. Guided meditation is led by an experienced teacher. Their voice gently directs your attention throughout the process, often centering on a specific technique, such as breathing or visualisation.

Using 4improve Meditation

Regardless of whether you want to improve your sleep, regulate your emotions, or lower your blood pressure, meditating is a good starting point. 4improve meditation caters to newcomers and those with experience, offering guided sessions and calming soundscapes for self-led practice. You should aim to meditate every day to maximise its effect. Meditation sessions of various lengths are available within the 4improve app, with 5-minute snapshots facilitating practice for even the busiest lives. Save your favourite audio using the like and download functions for future use.

Small Changes

4improve is the first holistic living app of its kind, combining meditation, nutrition, exercise, and tracking to optimise self-care. To improve your health and lifestyle, you should only attempt to make subtle changes in one area at a time. Small changes are achievable and can be easily integrated into your routine, whereas a multi-goal method may have some success initially but is a challenge to maintain. We recommend practising 4improve meditation at a specific time each day for the first 2 weeks. By assigning the same daily 15-minute window, you are more likely to remember to meditate and it will quickly become an established part of your routine that you no longer need to make time for. You may experience a calmer, more stable mind within a couple of weeks, with more significant improvements in well-being after approximately 2 months.

Holistic living allows you to become the best version of yourself. Use the 4improve app to increase your understanding, set goals, and monitor progress across the 4 fundamental lifestyle factors that contribute to your physical, mental, and emotional health. Download today from the App Store or Google Play.